Parent Resources
22nd November 2006
- Resources for Parents
- Parents information from the N.Y.State Education Deptartment
- Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics - A Parent’s Guide, PDF
- A comprehensive parent guide for the Grades 3-8 Testing Program in N.Y. state.
- InsideSchools.org
- A program of Advocates for Children of New York schools, a non-profit organization that provides support, legal, and advocacy services.
- MyED.gov Information for Parents
- U.S. Department of Education (ED) web site, this award-winning site includes the latest on the No Child Left Behind Act.
- NCPIE.org
- National Coalition for parental involvement in education.
- Discovery School Parents Resources
- DiscoverySchool.com is rich with features that are helpful for parents and students as well as teachers.
- Learning Network Parent Channel
- Parents find practical guidance, grade-specific information about their children’s school experience.
- FEMA FACTS
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency Kids Web site is a safe and fun place where children could learn what to do before, during and after a disaster.
- Classs Size Matters
- An organization of parents and others dedicated to the goal of smaller classes for the children of NYC.
- Women’s City Club of New York
- Studies school issues like pre-k and class size reduction, charter schools. Works against school vouchers.
- Parent Smart
- Guide to the best and most helpful information about how to help your child succeed in school.
- National Education Association Parent’s Resources
- Useful guides in English and Spanish.